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Job Description
Lay out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify developmental and production electronic components, parts, equipment, and systems, such as computer equipment, missile control instrumentation, electron tubes, test equipment, and machine tool numerical controls, applying principles and theories of electronics, electrical circuitry, engineering mathematics, electronic and electrical testing, and physics. Usually work under direction of engineering staff.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-3023.01
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Electronics Engineering Technicians”.
Also Known As…
- Electronics Engineering Technicians
- Test Technician
- Technician
- Senior Electronics Technician
- Refurbish Technician (Refurb Tech)
- Failure Analysis Technician (FA Technician)
- Engineering Technician (Engineering Tech)
- Electronics Technician
- Electronics Engineering Technician
- Electrical Technician
- Digital Tech (Digital Technician)
- Tube Rebuilder
- Semiconductor Development Technician
- Research Instrumentation Technician
- Laser/Electro-Optics Technician (LEOT)
- Laser Technician
- Instrumentation/Controls/Electrical Systems Technician (ICE Technician)
- Instrumentation Technician
- Instrument/Control Technician
- Instrument Technician Apprentice
- Instrument Technician
- Instrument Repairer
- Instrument Mechanic
- Electronic Systems Technician (EST)
- Electronic Specialist
- Electronic Development Technician
- Electrical Mechanical Technician
- Electrical Mechanical Fabrication Technician
- Electrical Instrument Repairer
- Electrical Equipment Technician
- Drafting Technician
- Developmental Electronics Assembler
- Controls Technician
- Computer Engineering Technician
- CNC Programmer (Computer Numerical Control Programmer)
- Certified Control Systems Technician
- Cellular Phone Repairer (Cell Phone Repairer)
- Calibration Technician
- Calibration Laboratory Technician
- Calibration and Instrumentation Technician
- Automation Technician
Tasks for “Weapons System Instrument Mechanic”
- Design basic circuitry and draft sketches for clarification of details and design documentation under engineers' direction, using drafting instruments or computer-aided design (CAD) equipment.
- Provide user applications or engineering support or recommendations for new or existing equipment with regard to installation, upgrades, or enhancements.
- Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
- Write computer or microprocessor software programs.
- Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
- Test electronics units, using standard test equipment, and analyze results to evaluate performance and determine need for adjustment.
- Adjust or replace defective or improperly functioning circuitry or electronics components, using hand tools or soldering iron.
- Assemble, test, or maintain circuitry or electronic components, according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, or knowledge of electronics, using hand or power tools.
- Provide customer support and education, working with users to identify needs, determine sources of problems, or to provide information on product use.
- Fabricate parts, such as coils, terminal boards, or chassis, using bench lathes, drills, or other machine tools.
- Build prototypes from rough sketches or plans.
- Procure parts and maintain inventory and related documentation.
- Research equipment or component needs, sources, competitive prices, delivery times, or ongoing operational costs.
- Perform preventative maintenance or calibration of equipment or systems.
- Maintain working knowledge of state-of-the-art tools or software by reading or attending conferences, workshops, or other training.
- Survey satellite receival sites for proper signal level or provide technical assistance in dish location or installation, transporting dishes as necessary.
- Develop or upgrade preventative maintenance procedures for components, equipment, parts, or systems.
- Write reports or record data on testing techniques, laboratory equipment, or specifications to assist engineers.
Related Technology & Tools
- Q meters
- Digital cameras
- Computerized numerical control CNC machining centers
- Stroboscopes
- Wire wrap guns
- Brushless direct current DC motors
- Microprocessors
- Power drills
- Adjustable wrenches
- Personal computers
- Adjustable widemouth pliers
- Dual power supplies
- Screwdrivers
- Nanosecond universal counters
- Voltage probes
- Power meters
- Ammeters
- Multimeters
- Digital plotters
- Desktop computers
- Wrist anti-static straps
- Spectrum analyzers
- Voltage testers
- Binocular light compound microscopes
- Soldering equipment
- Phase shifters
- Soldering stations
- Bench lathes
- Notebook computers
- Wire cutters
- Frequency counters
- Tachometers
- Wire strippers
- Transformers
- Oscilloscopes
- Ohmmeters
- Digital voltmeters DVM
- Welding hoods
- Programmable logic controllers PLC
- Laser printers
- Wire crimpers
- Welding goggles
- Dataloggers
- Phase shift indicators
- Function generators
- Logic analyzers
- Wattmeters
- Dynamometers
- Current probes
- Power screwdrivers
- Anti-static heel grounders
- Potentiometers
- Magnetic pickup tools
- Signal measuring equipment
- Impedance meters
- Microsoft Office
- Bentley MicroStation
- Database software
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- FileMaker Pro
- Graphics software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Computer aided software engineering CASE tools
- Mentor Graphics ModelSim
- Root cause analysis software
- National Instruments LabVIEW
- The MathWorks MATLAB
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- C++
- Human machine interface HMI software
- Linux
- SAP
- Emulators
- Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
- Cadence PSpice
- Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Visual Basic
- PTC Creo Parametric
- C
- Verilog
- Microsoft Excel
- National Instruments Multisim